Vita

VITA is a mid-season muskmelon squash variety, distinguished by its excellent taste qualities and high yield. The fruits have an oval or slightly spherical shape with light brown skin featuring a characteristic pattern of orange spots. The skin is of medium thickness, leathery, while the flesh is dense and orange or dark orange in color. The average fruit weight ranges from 4 to 6 kg, and the maturation period varies from 110 to 120 days. The plant is of medium length with a long main tendril and dark green leaves.

The VITA variety boasts good yield—approximately 1.0 kg per square meter, making it attractive for mechanized cultivation and harvesting. However, it is susceptible to diseases such as anthracnose, gray mold, and powdery mildew, which require careful care and preventive measures during growing.

The nutritional properties of VITA squash make it a healthy food product: 100 grams contain 45 kcal, 1 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat, and 9.8 g of carbohydrates. Squash can be supplied peeled and sliced, which is convenient for storage and use. The recommended storage temperature is between 2 and 6 degrees Celsius, and the shelf life of fresh product is up to 14 days.